Djokovic eyes rare calendar Grand Slam to surpass Nadal and Federer

Digitalvedant449929 Aug, 2021Sport

Novak Djokovic is a strong favourite to become only the third man to complete a calendar Grand Slam and make history at the US Open. Djokovic has won all three majors this year and can complete a 2021 clean sweep at Flushing Meadows. The irrepressible world number one would also go beyond Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal ? both absent due to injury ? with 21 grand slam singles titles if he triumphs in New York. Meanwhile, there will be no elusive record-equaling 24th major singles crown for Serena Williams as she has not recovered from the hamstring injury she suffered at Wimbledon. Ash Barty and Naomi Osaka will be the leading contenders to take the women's singles title.